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AP57 XRE

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

158,952 mi
Last recorded158,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XRE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 158,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 154,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 150,618 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 145,152 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 141,761 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 141,761 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 141,759 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 140,009 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 138,862 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 133,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,384 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,264 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road or swept area of the wipers

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,132 miles

Windscreen has a crack offside top of swept area outside drivers view.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,954 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,199 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AP57 XRE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP57 XRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP57 XRE registered?

AP57 XRE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is AP57 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 XRE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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